Fireplace disaster ???!!!
I need some help ! and I'm hoping this is the right place to ask.
I am in the process of removing an old fireplace but as I have removed it, I have found there is no lintel. The plasterer who was round plastering my hallway said that because it is a fairly small fireplace there shouldn't be any need for one. However, I'm not entriely confident with his assessment and would like some different opinions.
Does a smallish (60cm * 60 cm wide - 1m from floor to top) fireplace need a lintel ?
I may well call someone in a professional builder to do continue with the fireplace removal, but would like to make sure before I spend loads of money calling one out.
Any help really appreciated. (before the wife returns from shopping)
I need some help ! and I'm hoping this is the right place to ask.
I am in the process of removing an old fireplace but as I have removed it, I have found there is no lintel. The plasterer who was round plastering my hallway said that because it is a fairly small fireplace there shouldn't be any need for one. However, I'm not entriely confident with his assessment and would like some different opinions.
Does a smallish (60cm * 60 cm wide - 1m from floor to top) fireplace need a lintel ?
I may well call someone in a professional builder to do continue with the fireplace removal, but would like to make sure before I spend loads of money calling one out.
Any help really appreciated. (before the wife returns from shopping)